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Recently i've found out that my daughter has asperger. what is the possibility of me passing it on through the genes? thank you for your info to
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Aspergers: The exact cause has not been established. There is a likelihood that it is partly genetic but it is not conclusive. See a genetic counsellor for further information and support. All the best.
Answered 7/19/2016
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